Kathmandu Tour Package
From a single well-paced day to a full 5-day deep dive — Kathmandu Valley's heritage, temples, and hill viewpoints, built around how much time you actually have.
A Kathmandu tour package means something different depending on why you're here. A short layover before flying out needs a tight, well-chosen 1-day plan. A dedicated Kathmandu trip can properly cover all three of the valley's UNESCO Durbar Squares plus a hill-viewpoint day trip.
Why Book Your Kathmandu Tour with a Local Team
All 7 UNESCO Sites, Not Just the Usual 4
Kathmandu Valley's UNESCO World Heritage listing covers seven monument zones: Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath, Boudhanath, Pashupatinath, and Changu Narayan.
Itineraries Matched to Your Actual Timeframe
Whether you have a single day between flights or five days to explore, your itinerary is built around that.
A Local Guide Who Explains the Difference Between Sites
A native scholar guide explains what distinguishes Bhaktapur pottery courtyards from Patan metalwork and Kathmandu Kumari Bahal.
Our Signature 3-Day Kathmandu Tour Package
Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur — All three UNESCO Durbar Squares, the valley's two major stupas, and Pashupatinath Temple, paced properly across three days.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
100% Tailor-Made & Flexible
Arrival & Kathmandu Durbar Square
Airport pickup and hotel check-in, followed by an afternoon at Kathmandu Durbar Square — Kumari Bahal (home of the Living Goddess), Kal Bhairav, and the former royal palace complex.
Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath & Boudhanath
A full day covering the valley's most significant religious sites: Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), sacred Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River, and ancient Boudhanath Stupa.
Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Squares
A morning in Patan exploring Krishna Mandir and fine metalwork, followed by an afternoon in medieval Bhaktapur pottery squares before departure or extending to Pokhara.
✓What's Included
- •Airport pickup and drop-off
- •Hotel accommodation, 2 nights with daily breakfast
- •English-speaking guide and private AC vehicle throughout
- •Entry fees to all UNESCO sites on the itinerary
✕What's Not Included
- •International flights and Nepal visa fee
- •Lunch and dinner (available on request)
- •Travel insurance and personal tips
Trip Highlights
- Duration
- 3 Days / 2 Nights
- Style
- Private, tailor-made
- Covers / Route
- Kathmandu, Patan & Bhaktapur Durbar Squares, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath
- Best For
- A dedicated Kathmandu visit, or the first stop of a longer Nepal trip
- Best Season
- Year-round · Ideal: Sep–Nov & Mar–May
- From
- $450 per person (3-star) / $750 (5-star heritage)
More Ways to Tour Kathmandu
1-Day Kathmandu Express
For a short layover or a single free day: Kathmandu Durbar Square, Swayambhunath, and Pashupatinath.
Kathmandu & Nagarkot Sunrise Combo
Pairs a condensed Kathmandu heritage day with an overnight in Nagarkot for a Himalayan sunrise.
Kathmandu & Pokhara Golden Circuit
The classic Nepal route combining Kathmandu cultural monuments with Pokhara lakeside mountain views.
What Travelers Say
“Didn't realize there were three separate Durbar Squares until we booked — glad we did the 3-day version instead of trying to cram it all into one day.”
“Had a 30-hour layover and they built a genuinely well-paced day around it without feeling rushed.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Plan Your Kathmandu Trip?
Get a tailor-made itinerary matched to exactly how much time you have — from a local Kathmandu-based team.
